The admissions essay is a critical element in the review of each applicant’s qualifications. The essay should be typed, double-spaced with a font size of 11 or 12 and must be submitted in a single PDF document (no more than 2 pages). The UW Tacoma School of Social Work and Criminal Justice seeks to promote social and economic justice in underrepresented and underserved communities.

Write a statement discussing how your personal, academic, volunteer, and/or work experiences have led you to the Social Welfare major. How do your experiences and goals fit with our mission, inspire you to serve others, and inform your career aspirations?